Southbend Turn-nado Gearhead w/DRO SB1046PF - Manual (Page 72)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 Turn-Nado ® Gearhead Lathes M A I N T E N A N C E
Draining Oil
Place a catch pan under the quick-change
gearbox drain plug (see Figure 100), loosen the
fill plug and remove the drain plug, then allow
the gearbox reservoir to empty.
Apron
Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................ 2.1 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency ....................................Daily
Change Frequency ...................................Annually
Checking Oil Level
The apron has the proper amount of oil when the
sight glass shown in Figure 101 is halfway full.
Important: Keep in mind that the apron one-
shot oiler draws the oil from the apron reservoir.
Check this oil level often when using the one-
shot oiler.
Adding Oil
Remove the twist-off fill plug shown in Figure
101, and add oil until the sight glass is halfway
full.
Figure 101. Location of apron oil sight glass.
Sight
Glass
One-Shot
Oiler
Fill Plug
Draining Oil & Flushing Reservoir
Since the apron oil reservoir supplies the one-
shot oiler, the oil is constantly being refreshed
when the reservoir is filled. However, small
metal particles may accumulate at the bottom of
the reservoir with normal use. Therefore, to keep
the reservoir clean, drain and flush it at least
once a year.
Place a catch pan under the apron drain plug
shown in Figure 102, loosen the fill plug, then
use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the drain plug
and empty the reservoir.
Figure 102. Location of apron drain plug.
Drain Plug
Flush the reservoir by pouring a small amount of
clean oil into the fill hole and allowing it to drain
out the bottom.
Replace the drain plug and add oil as previously
described.